Choosing the right over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

 

• Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right for You?
  This pamphlet discusses the importance of reading the  Drug Facts label, avoiding interactions, using OTCs while pregnant or nursing, treating a child, and more. (Created in cooperation with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.)
  
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• Checklist for Choosing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine for Adults (PDF - 63KB)
  Before you go to the store to choose an over-the-counter medicine for you or another adult, use this checklist to help gather the information you need. At the store, the checklist will help you pick the right medicine.